Chinese zodiac 1940: Metal Dragon
If you were born in 1940, your Chinese zodiac sign is the Dragon and your element is Metal (Yang). Presence, ambition and creative energy. Here you see what that combination means and from which exact date your year counts in Saju.
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Birth year | 1940 |
| Year pillar (stem and branch) | 庚辰 (Gēng Chén) |
| Sign | 🐉 Dragon |
| Element of the year | Metal |
| Polarity | Yang |
| Your Saju year starts | February 4, 17:58 (UTC−5) |
How your year is formed
In Saju every year has a heavenly stem and an earthly branch. 1940 is 庚辰: the stem 庚 is Metal Yang ("The Sword": the clarity that cuts away the unnecessary) and the branch 辰 is the Dragon. Together they make the year of the Metal Dragon.
Your element and your animal
The animal's own element (Earth) nourishes that of the year (Metal): it is described as a generous energy that gives a lot and also benefits from rest.
In Saju, the Metal element is associated with order, precision and determination. It is an image to recognize yourself, not a fixed label: everyone lives it in their own way.
Born in January or February 1940?
Your Saju year starts on February 4, 1940 at 17:58 (UTC−5, approximate). If you were born before that moment, your sign is that of the previous year: 1939: Earth Rabbit. If you were born after, it is that of 1940. The free calculator resolves it with your exact date and time.
What the Dragon is like in Saju
The Dragon (辰) is the only mythical animal of the zodiac and is associated with vitality, ambition and vision. It has presence, charisma and a wish to leave a mark. Its challenge is to align the grandeur of its ideas with concrete steps.
It loves with enthusiasm and generosity, and admires those who help it grow. It benefits from a partner who tells it the truth with affection.
Other Dragon years
These are the birth years of the Dragon sign in the range of this guide, with their element:
Nearby years
Frequently asked questions
What Chinese zodiac sign am I if I was born in 1940?
If you were born in 1940 after February 4 17:58, your sign is the Metal Dragon. If you were born before that date, the previous year counts: 1939: Earth Rabbit.
What element do I have if I was born in 1940?
The element of the year 1940 is Metal. It combines with your animal (Dragon) to give your symbolic character in Saju.
This content is a philosophical and cultural reading to reflect on yourself, not a prediction or professional advice.
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